The Mazzei Castello Fonterutoli Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2021 is a 100% Sangiovese wine from high-elevation vineyards, offering a balanced and nuanced palate of dark fruit, cherry, and plum, complemented by earthy, mineral, and spicy notes, with notes of tobacco and herbs on the finish. Described as dense, fleshy, and well-structured, it features firm tannins and lively acidity, making it suitable for aging and pairing with rich dishes. 

It's the wine that represents the essence itself of Castello di Fonterutoli estate. It was a forerunner, in 1995, of Gran Selezione category; it's a Cru of Sangiovese coming from 11 parcels surrounding the Fonterutoli hamlet, in the Castellina in Chianti municipality. The real "Château" of the estate.

Pair this wine alongside game dishes, stews, truffles, aged cheeses, and any of your favorite savory dishes.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: 95 points. Reviewer Monica Larner noted its mid-weight texture, bright cherry aromas, and a hint of crushed stone.

James Suckling: 95 points. He praised the "really beautiful aromas of violets, berries, sandalwood and cherries" and highlighted its finesse and focus. Suckling also advises that the wine needs "two or three years to open" and recommends drinking it after 2026.